Covers American Literature including William Bradford, Anne Bradstreet, Jonathan Edwards, Emerson, Thoreau, and Stephen Crane.

Essay discusses the differences between the North and the South and how these differences helped American literature.

Describes the development of American literature. Examines the effect of Puritan society on early writings.

Attempts to define American literature. Concludes that it's based on the religious, historical, and cultural traditions of the American people.